Dakshana e-Aarambh

Cumulative Test 03: Class 09

General Instructions:
1. Exam Date, Time: September 26, 2021: 3 Hrs (02 PM to 05 PM)
2. Response to be submitted at: [Link] from 04:30 PM -05:30 PM.
Response after this time will not be considered for evaluation.
3. This paper consists of 5 sections (Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry) having
20 questions in each section.
4. The total question in this paper is 100 and the maximum marks is 300.
5. Marking Scheme: +3 for Correct Response, -1 for wrong response, 0 for unanswered questions.

Section A (Logical Reasoning)

Q A1. Two cars A and B, which are 500 km apart, start moving towards each other on a straight road at a
certain point of time. The speed of car A is 57 km/hr and that of car B is 40 km/hr. After first hour car A which is
moving from west to east takes a left turn, runs for 40 minutes and reaches point K whereas the other car
which was moving from east to west, keeps running on the road till 1.5 hours and then takes a left turn, runs
for half an hour and reaches point L. What is the difference between the vertical and horizontal distances
between the two points K and L?
(A) 383 (B) 325 (C) 357 (D)Can’t be determined

Q A2. If every alternate letter, starting with A, is removed from the alphabet, which letter among the remaining
letters would be 2nd to the right of the 6th letter from the right?
(A) P (B) R (C)T (D) V

Q A3. A said to B that “The brother of your father is the only son-in-law of my maternal grandfather”. How is A
related to B?
(A) Cousin brother (B) Uncle (C) Cousin sister (D) Either a or c

Q A4. A certain number of horses and an equal number of men are going somewhere. Half of the owners are
on their horses' back while the remaining ones are walking along leading their horses. If the number of legs
walking on the ground is 70, how many horses are there ?
(A) 10 (B) 12 (C) 14 (D) 16

Q A5. Choose the missing terms out of the given alternatives

DHL, PTX, BFJ, ?
(A) CGK (B) KOS (C) NRV (D) RVZ

Q A6. In the following questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph
carefully and answer the question given below it.
The only true education comes through the stimulation of the child's powers by the demands of the social
situations in which he finds himself. Through these demands he is stimulated to act as a member of a unity, to
emerge from his original narrowness of action and feeling, and to conceive himself from the standpoint of the
welfare of the group to which he belongs.

The passage best supports the statement that real education –

(A) will take place if the children imbibe action and feeling.
(B) will take place if the children are physically strong
(C) comes through the interaction with social situations.
(D) comes from the self-centred approach of the students.

Q A7. Find out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent
sheet is folded at the dotted line-

(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

Q A8. Choose the box that is similar to the box formed from the given sheet of paper (X) :

(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2,3 and 4 only

(C) 2 only (D) 3 and 4 only

Q A9. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X:-

(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

Q A10. Complete analogous pair

Teheran : Iran : : Beijing : ?
(A) China (B) Japan (C) Turkey (D) Malaysia

Q A11. Statement : Besides looks and appearances, it is also important to develop oneself from within.
Courses of Action:
1. One should not pay attention to fashion.
2. Books on self-development should be encouraged.
(A) Only I follows (B) Only II follows
(C) Either I or II follows (D) Both I and II follow

Q A12. In the following question, select the odd number group from the given alternatives
(A) (4, 16, 48) (B) (6, 36, 90) (C) (8, 64, 160) (D) (12, 144, 360)

Q A13. If MxN means M is the daughter of N; M+N means M is the father of N; M÷N means M is the mother
of N and M-N means M is the brother of N then in the expression P÷Q+R-Tx K, how ‘P is related to K’?
(A) Daughter-in-law (B) Sister-in-law
(C) Aunt (D) None of these
Q A14. In the following questions a group of five figures are given. Out of which four figures are similar to
each other in a certain pattern. Find the figure which does not belong to the group

(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

Q A15. Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.

1. Income 2. Status 3. Education 4. Well-being 5. Job
(A) 1, 2, 5, 3, 4 (B) 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
(C) 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 (D) 3, 5, 1, 2, 4

Q A16. In the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect
relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or
independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both
the statements in each question and mark your answer as
1. The life today is too fast, demanding and full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful
situations.
2. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.
(A) Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
(B) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
(C) Both the statements I and II are independent causes
(D) Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Q A17. What is Monica’s position with respect to Rahul?

I. In a row of 25 students, Monica is sitting 12th from right end of row and Rahul is sitting 20th from left end of
the row.
II. Monica is 4th from right end and Rahul is 8th from left end.
(A) If data in the statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question
(B) If data in the statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
(C) If data either in the statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
(D) If data given in both I & II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Q A18. A group of students decided to collect as many paise from each member of group as is the number of
members. Ifthe total collection amounts to Rs. 59.29, the number of the member is the group is:
(A) 57 (B) 67 (C) 77 (D) 87

Q A19. Point A is 5m to the north of point B. Point B is 8m to the west of point C. Point D is 4m to the south of
point [Link] E is 4m to the east of point A. Point F is exactly midway between point B and C in such a way that
point B, Cand F form a straight line.
(A) D (B) F (C) B (D) A

Q A20. The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 10.25 is:
(A) 180 (B) 192. 5 (C) 195 (D) 197.5
 Section B (Mathematics)

Q B1. In the three altitudes of a ∆ are equal then triangle is :

(A) isosceles (B) equilateral (C) right angled (D) none

Q B2. ABCD is a square and P, Q, R are points on AB, BC and CD respectively such that AP = BQ = CR and
∠PQR = 90 , then ∠QPR
(A) 45 (B) 50 (C) 60 (D) 80

Q B3. In a ∆ XYZ, LM ║ YZ and bisectors YN and ZN of ∠Y & ∠Z respectively meet at N on LM then YL + ZM =

(A) YZ (B) XY (C) XZ (D) LM

Q B4. In a ∆ PQR, PS is bisector of ∠ P and ∠ Q = 70 ∠ R = 30 , then

(A) QS > PQ > PR (B) QS < PQ < PR
(C) PQ > QS > SR (D) PQ < QS < SR

Q B5. If D is any point on the side BC of a ∆ ABC, then :

(A) AB + BC + CA > 2AD (B) AB + BC + CA < 2AD
(C) AB + BC + CA > 3AD (D) None

Q B6. In a parallelogram ABCD, ∠ D = 105 , then the ∠ A and ∠ B will be.

(A) 105 , 75 (B) 75 , 105 (C) 105 , 105 (D) 75 , 75

Q B7. In a parallelogram ABCD diagonals AC and BD intersects at O and AC = 12.8 cm and BD = 7.6 cm, then
the measure of OC and OD respectively equal to :
(A) 1.9 cm, 6.4 cm (B) 3.8 cm, 3.2 cm
(C) 3.8 cm, 3.2 cm (D) 6.4 cm, 3.8 cm

Q B8. Two opposite angles of a parallelogram are 3𝑥 2 and 50 𝑥 then the value of x will be
(A) 17 (B) 16 (C) 15 (D) 13

Q B9. When the diagonals of a parallelogram are perpendicular to each other then it is called.
(A) Square (B) Rectangle (C) Rhombus (D) Parallelogram

Q B10. In a parallelogram ABCD, E is the mid-point of side BC. If DE and AB when produced meet at F then :
(A) AF = 0.5 AB (B) AF = 2AB (C) AF = 4AB (D) Data Insufficient

Q B11. When the opposite sides of quadrilateral are parallel to each other then it is called
(A) Square (B) Parallelogram (C) Trapezium (D) Rhombus

Q B12. In a ∆ ABC, D, E and F are respectively, the mid-points of BC, CA and AB. If the lengths of side AB, BC
and CA are 17 cm, 18 cm and 19 cm respectively, then the perimeter of ∆ DEF equal to :
(A) 54 cm (B) 18 cm (C) 27 cm (D)13.5 cm

Q B13. When only one pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral parallel to each other it is called.
(A) Square (B) Rhombus (C) Parallelogram (D) Trapezium
Q B14. When the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal but not perpendicular to each other it is called a
(A) Square (B) Rectangle (C) Rhombus (D) Parallelogram

Q B15. When each angle of a rhombus equal to 90.0, it is called a

(A) Square (B) Rectangle (C) Trapezium (D) Parallelogram

Q B16. The sides BA and DC of the parallelogram ABCD are produced as shown in the figure then

(A) a + x = b + y (B) a + y = b + a
(C) a + b = x + y (D) a - b = x - y

Q B17. The sum of the interior angles of polygon is three times the sum of its exterior angles. Then numbers of
sides in polygon is
(A)6 (B)7 (C) 8 (D) 9

Q B18. In the adjoining figure, AP and BP are angle bisector of ∠ A and ∠ B which meet at a point P of the
parallelogram ABCD. Then 2∠APB =

(A) ∠ A + ∠ B (B) ∠ A + ∠ C
(C) ∠ B + ∠ D (D) ∠ C +∠ D

Q B19. In a parallelogram the sum of the angle bisector of two adjacent angles is

(A) 30 (B) 45 (C) 60 (D) 90

Q B20. In a parallelogram ABCD ∠ D = 60 then the measurement of ∠ A

(A) 120 (B) 65 (C) 90 (D) 75
 Section C (Biology)

Q C1. Prokaryotic organisms are found in kingdom

(A) Protista (B) Fungi (C) Monera (D) Plantae

Q C2. To which group of animals, the nematocysts are unique:

(A) Cnidaria (B) Porifera (C) Platyhelminthes (D) Annelida

Q C3. Tube- within -tube plain is shown by:

(A) Coelenterates (B) Flatworms
(C) Round worms (D) Sponges

Q C4. Haemocoel is found in:

(A) Arthropods (B) Molluscs
(C) Both of these (D) None of these

Q C5. Excretory organs of annelids are:

(A) Protonephridia (B) Nephridia
(C) Green glands (D) Kidneys

Q C6. Study of molluscs is called:

(A) Malacology (B) Conchology
(C) Mycology (D) Phycology

Q C7. Aristotle’s lantern is found in:

(A) Star fish (B) Brittle star
(C) Sea urchin (D) Sea cucumber

Q C8. Link between animal kingdom and plant kingdom is:

(A) Euglena (B) Amoeba
(C) Trypansoma (D) Paramecium

Q C9. Which one is not diploblastic:

(A) Sponge (B) Cnidaria
(C) Nematoda (D) Ctenophora

Q C10. Match the type of cells given under column I with the examples given under column II; choose the
answer which give the correct combination of the alphabets:

(A) i = r. ii = p, iii = q (B) i = r, ii = p, iii = s

(C) i = r, ii = s, iii = p (D) i = r, ii = p, iii = s
Q C11. Metameric segmentation first appeared in :
(A) Platyhelminthes (B) Annelida
(C) Cockroach (D) Arthropoda

Q C12. The following vertebrate respires by skin:

(A) Fish (B) Frog (C) Crocodile (D) Whale

Q C13. True coelom is lined with:

(A) Ectoderm (B) Endoderm
(C) Mesoderm (D) Ectoderm and endoderm

Q C14. Study of lizards is called:

(A) Herpatology (B) Saurology
(C) Ophiology (D) Serology

Q C15. Excretory cells of platyhelminthes are :

(A) Flame cells (B) Nephridia
(B) (C) Solenocytes (D) Both (A) and (C)

Q C16. Green glands present in some arthropods help in :

(A) Respiration
(B) Digestion
(C) Excretion
(D) None of these

Q C17. Which of the following classes has largest number of animals?

(A) Pisces (B) Reptilia (C) Mammalia (D) Insect

Q C18. An open circulatory system occurs in the :

(A) Reptiles (B) Birds (C) Insects (D) Annelids

Q C19. The pigment haemocyanin is found in:

(A) Mollusca (B) Annelida (C) Echinodermata (D) Chordata

Q C20. 4-chambered heart is present in:

(A) Mammals (B) Fishes (C) Reptiles (D) Amphibians
 Section D (Physics)

Q D1. The value of G in S.I. unit is :

(A) 6.67 × 10- (B) 6.67 × 10- (C) 6.67 × 10- (D) 6.67 × 10-

Q D2. The gravitational force between two bodies varies with distance r as :
(A) 1/r (B) 1/𝑟 (C) r (D) 𝑟

Q D3. The earth attracts the moon with a gravitational force of 10 N. Then the moon attracts the earth with
a gravitational force of :
(A) 10- N (B) 10 N (C) 10 N (D) 10 N

Q D4. Gravitational force is a :

(A) Short range force
(B) Long range force
(C) Medium range force
(D) Does not depend on distance between the two bodies

Q D5. Force between two masses of 1 kg each, are separated by a distance 1 metre will be :
(A) 6.6 7× 10- N (B) 9.8 N
(C) 6.6 7× 10- N (D) 6.6 7× 10- N

Q D6. A particle is taken to a height R above the earth’s surface, where R is the radius of the earth. The
acceleration due to gravity there is :
(A) 2.45 m/s (B) 4.9 m/s (C) 9.8 m/s (D) 19.6 m/s

Q D7. When a body is thrown up, the force of gravity is :

(A) in upward direction (B) in downward direction
(C) Zero (D) in horizontal direction

Q D8. Two iron and wooden balls identical in size are released from the same height in vacuum. The time
taken by them to reach the ground are :
(A) not equal (B) exactly equal
(C) regularly equal (D) zero

Q D9. A stone is dropped from the roof of a building takes 4s to reach the ground. The height of the building
is :
(A) 19.6 m (B) 39.2 m (C) 156.8 m (D) 78.4 m

Q D10. A ball is thrown up and attains a maximum height of 19.6 m. Its initial speed was :
(A) 9.8 m/s (B) 44.3 m/s
(C) 19.6 m/s (D) 98 m/s

Q D11. A body is thrown up with a velocity of 20 m/s. The maximum height attained by it is approximately :
(A) 80 m
(B) 60 m
(C) 40 m
(D) 20 m
Q D12. The total force exerted by the body perpendicular to the surface is called :
(A) pressure (B) thrust
(C) impulse (D) none of these

Q D13. 1 N/m equals :

(A) 1 Pa (B) 0.1 Pa
(C) 0.01 Pa (D) 10 Pa

Q D14. Buoyant force does not depends on :

(A) Volume body immersed in a liquid
(B) Density of fluid
(C) Acceleration due to gravity
(D) height of the liquid column

Q D15. Buoyant force acting on a body due to different fluids is :

(A) same
(B) different
(C) zero
(D) none of these

Q D16. The balloon stops rising up beyond a particular height when the density of gas inside the balloon :
(A) exceeds the density of air outside
(B) equals the density of air
(C) becomes less than the density of air
(D) none of the above

Q D17. When a body is immersed in a liquid, the buoyant force that acts on the body will be :
(A) vertically downwards (B) vertically upwards
(C) horizontally right side (D) horizontally left side.

Q D18. Ice is floating on water in a beaker when ice completely melts then level of water in beaker :
(A) increases (B) decreases
(C) remains the same (D) first increases decreases

Q D19. The volume of a substance is 20 cm . The mass of the substances if its relative density is 2.5 will be
(A) 5 g (B) 50 g (C) 500 g (D) 5 kg

Q D20. The magnitude of buoyant force depends on which one of the following properties of fluid ?
(A) Mass of object
(B) Size of object
(C) Density of liquid
(D) Size of container
 Section E (Chemistry)

Q E1. One ‘u’ stands for:

(A) An atom of carbon (C-12) (B) 1/12 th of carbon atom (C-12)
(C) 1/12 th of hydrogen atoms (D) one atom of all the elements

Q E2. The no. of oxygen atoms in 4.4 g of C𝑂 is approx.

(A) 6 × 10 (B) 6 × 10 (C) 12 × 10 (D) 1.2 × 10

Q E3. Which has maximum number of molecules?

(A) 1 g of C𝑂 (B) 1 g of 𝑁 (C) 1g of 𝐻 (D) 1 g of C𝐻

Q E4. The law of constant proportion was proposed by

(A) Dalton (B) Avogadro (C) Joseph Proust (D) A. Lavoisier

Q E5. One amu is

(A) 1.00758 g (B) 0.000549 g
(C) 1.6 × 10- g (D) 1.6 × 10- g

Q E6. The atom is indivisible was proposed by

(A) Einstein (B) Lavoisier (C) Dalton (D) Proust

Q E7. The percentage of calcium in CaC𝑂 is

(A) 40% (B) 12% (C) 48% (D) none of these

Q E8. Weight of 6.02 × 10 atoms of oxygen would be

(A) 8 amu
(B) 16 g
(C) 1 g
(D) 1amu

Q E9. Molar mass of sulphuric acid is

(A) 98 g (B) 89 g
(C) 86 g (D) 100 g

Q E10. The symbol for iron is

(A) I (B) Ir
(C) Fe (D) L

Q E11. Argon is
(A) Monoatomic
(B) Diatomic
(C) Tetraatomic
(D) Polyatomic

Q E12. 180 grams of water conatins ___ moles :

(A) 100 (B) 10 (C) 180 (D) 0.01
Q E13. Mass of one Avogadro's number of O atom is equal to :
(A) 16amu
(B) 16 g
(C) 32 g
(D) 6 kg

Q E14. The percentage of calcium in CaC𝑂 is :

(A) 40 % (B) 12 %
(C) 48 % (D) None of These

Q E15. How many moles are represented by 100 g of glucose, 𝐶 𝐻 𝑂

(A) 0.2 mol (B) 0.55mol
(C) 5.5mol (D) 0.375 mol

Q E16. Which of the following statements are true for pure substances?
(i) Pure substances contain only one kind of particles
(ii) Pure substances may be compounds or mixtures
(iii) Pure substances have the same composition throughout
(iv) Pure substances can be exemplified by all elements other than nickel
(A) MgO (B) 𝑀𝑔 O (C) Mg𝑂 (D) 𝑀𝑔 𝑂

Q E17. If the nitride of a metal M has the formula MN, what is the formula of its sulphide, carbonate and
chloride ?
(A) 𝑀 𝑆 , 𝐶𝑂 ,MCI (B) M𝑆 , 𝑀 𝐶𝑂 , MC𝑙
(C) MS, M 𝐶𝑂 , MCI (D) 𝑀 𝑆 , 𝐶𝑂 , MC𝑙

Q E18. Atomic number of an element X is 9. Which of the following represents the correct equation for the ion
formation of an atom of X ?
(A) X - e- → 𝑋 - (B) X + e- → 𝑋 -
(C) X - e → 𝑋
-
(D) X + e- → 𝑋

Q E19. The element which can form gases having two different atomicities is :
(A) chlorine
(B) oxygen
(C) hydrogen
(D) nitrogen

Q E20. Which quantity is same for 1 mole of oxygen gas and 1 mole of sulphur dioxide gas?
(A) Mass
(B) Number of atoms
(C) Number of molecules
(D) All the above